We’ve had so many “hottest months on record” over the last two years, it’s getting hard to keep up. As of writing, the official hottest month on record happened just two months ago, in July 2024. The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported July 2024’s temperatures were 0.03°C (0.05°F) higher than July 2023,… Continue reading Why has it been so hot this year?
Month: October 2024
The Energy Permitting Reform Act would reduce climate pollution
The Energy Permitting Reform Act would reduce climate pollution By Dana Nuccitelli, CCL Research Coordinator We at CCL have been advocating for Congress to implement clean energy permitting reform for nearly two years. Research has shown that if we don’t start building clean energy infrastructure faster, we will only achieve about half of the potential… Continue reading The Energy Permitting Reform Act would reduce climate pollution
Breaking the climate silence: How CCLers held tens of thousands of climate conversations
Potential Energy’s Elan Strait, Science Moms’ Dr. Sierra Petersen, and CCL’s Lesley Beatty Breaking the climate silence: How CCLers held tens of thousands of climate conversations By Charlotte Ward In recent months, Citizens’ Climate volunteers across the country have had open and honest conversations with their friends, family, and communities about climate change. It began… Continue reading Breaking the climate silence: How CCLers held tens of thousands of climate conversations
Electrification Month sparks success
Electrification Month sparks success By Charlotte Ward CCL’s Electrification Month lived up to its name, igniting a wave of action and education nationwide. During August, CCLers powered past our national goal of 3,000 conversations about home electrification, ending the month with more than 3,400 conversations! So why this push? Two years ago, Congress passed a… Continue reading Electrification Month sparks success
Episode 99: The Energy Permitting Reform Act and the Sound of Climate Change
Episode 99: The Energy Permitting Reform Act and the Sound of Climate Change In this episode, you will learn about the Energy Permitting Reform Act in the U.S. Congress, and how a music class led a college student to discover fresh insights about climate change. We also share how listening will enhance and improve your… Continue reading Episode 99: The Energy Permitting Reform Act and the Sound of Climate Change